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SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - Mandatory evacuation orders were issued after a wildfire erupted in Simi Valley late Monday morning.
What we know:
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Wildfire breaks out in Simi Valley
A wildfire broke out near homes in Simi Valley late Monday morning.
Officials with the Ventura County Fire Department said the fire was first reported in the 600 block of Sandy Avenue, near Sycamore Park, around 10:30 a.m.
Tankers and mutual aid have been requested.
As of 11:30 a.m., the fire had reached over 184 acres.
EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS
- Evacuation orders have been issued for Simi Valley Zones 32-35.
- Evacuation warnings were issued for Simi Valley Zone 31, Toaks 6&7.
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EVACUATION CENTERS
- A temporary evacuation center is now open at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park.
- Large animals can be taken to the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
- Those with small animals can go to the Simi Valley Animal Shelter.
Agoura Hills officials said they are monitoring the Sandy Fire. There is no immediate threat to the Agoura Hills community.
Residents fight to save homes
Images from SkyFOX and ground crews showed residents fighting to save their properties with garden hoses.
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Simi Valley residents fight to save homes
Simi Valley residents attempted to protect their properties amid an ongoing wildfire in the area.
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Fire threatens homes in Simi Valley
Aerial images from SkyFOX showed residents attempting to save their property with a wildfire burning nearby.
Local perspective:
The wind-driven fire comes as crews across Southern California were on alert due to dry conditions, high winds and low humidity levels.
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In addition, two wildfires broke out in the Antelope Valley over the weekend. They have since been fully contained.
The Source: This story was written with information from the Ventura County Fire Department.